The Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) seeks applicants for the position of SPA Coordinator for Middle Level Teacher Preparation and Licensure/Certification. Applicants should possess a comprehensive understanding of middle level teacher preparation and a commitment to advocacy for specialized middle level teacher preparation and licensure/certification. The applicant should be knowledgeable about the AMLE/CAEP national
Applicants should posses a bachelor’s degree in accounting and have at least 3-5 years’ experience, preferably with a non-profit or small staff organization. Applicants must have direct experience with financial statement preparation and reporting, defining policies and procedures, payables, receivables, budget development and fiscal compliance. The new Accounting Manager will be responsible for assisting the
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A teacher’s story of finding joy working with middle schoolers I didn’t want to be a teacher. I just didn’t. Even though I had teacher Barbie and played teacher on an old chalkboard in our basement, I didn’t want to do it. I think I just wanted to tell a bunch of stuffed animals what
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Committing to a transition program and focusing on relationship-building The transition from middle school to high school brings many changes and challenges for all students. The educational and personal changes that occur during this period of time for students in special education need to be specifically supported and guided. Teachers and counselors play vital roles
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Smooth the transition to middle school with a focus on executive function skills Increased homework demands. Multiple classes with varied grading systems and discrete homework policies. Intensified extracurricular commitments. These are just a few of the ways middle school tests students’ ability to manage tasks, otherwise known as their executive function skills. Many experts refer
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STEM starts with the end in mind By the time students transition to high school, the disparity between girls’ and boys’ interest in STEM is already evident. Three decades of research show that an average of 15.7% of freshman girls express interest in STEM careers in comparison to 39.5% of their male peers. With 75%
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AMLE recognized its inaugural class of Schools of Distinction earlier this month, in conjunction with the organization’s 49th Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida. The twelve schools were selected for their fervent commitment to implementing the essential attributes and characteristics of successful middle grades schools. In addition to being celebrated during a special awards ceremony, each
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Cornelius Minor and Kass Minor help #AMLE22 attendees find their bottom lines as educators Cornelius and Kass Minor believe that kids don’t just learn in school. They become. It’s an attitude reflective of what we know about middle grades best practice, making them the perfect keynoters for #AMLE22 and our return to in-person conference. We
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Houston Kraft reminds #AMLE22 attendees that connection doesn’t happen by accident. Houston Kraft, author and co-founder of CharacterStrong, took the main stage at #AMLE22 yesterday for his keynote address on Deep Kindness. From the outset, he made clear that he had a mission for those in attendance. “If we want more kindness on our campus,
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